ok so heres the navigation plan....will this work?

sorry just worked out i got the name of the softwhere wrong, i plan to use ExplorOz cheers dave

Hi Dave,
OziExplorer is the mapping software.... then you will need maps such as NATMAP (topographical) digital maps 2008 (as OziExplorer) only comes with a base map and sample tracks etc. OziExplorer allows you to display the maps and then use a gps to have a moving map show your position as you drive.

Street maps are a different kettle of fish.
regards

Hi Dave

For street mapping you will probably need somthing like Copilot. Follow the link. or simply buy a tomtom or garmin etc.
http://www.gpsoz.com.au/copilot/copilot_pc.htm


Rob

Whilst you have many navigating options I must say the Iphone 3G or 3GS is now a powerful tool, the apps for the Iphone in terms of Navigating are awesome, a choice of street navigators and great off road products like Motion X GPS and you don't need anything other than the Iphone.

I think Oziexplorer need to got something happening for the Iphone or they will miss out on huge market share, the Pocket PC and Windows Mobile is being left for dead by the Iphone boom.

For me the trouble of a carrying a laptop especially in a vehicle is something I would never consider. I know Oziexplorer don't have anything for the Iphone right now, lets hope they are thinking about it.

OK so let see if i have this correct

OziExplorer is just mapping softwhere on which you can plan where you want to go and follow that route using the screen and the gps mouse?

there is also an off road tracks softwhere package that can overlay the maps of oziexplore and guide you along the tracks if you want it to???

the best method of navigating with street maps is via a normal car navigator live a tom tom or a navman????

The laptop set up is really just a screen that activates the softwhere?????

Al though these are statements they are really questions.... am i getting it or am i still miles away?

cheers dave

anyone know a good gps expert in the brisbane area i could go and sort this out with? I am just having too much trouble piecing it all together on here.

jeepers i'm really having trouble following this whole gps and navigation thing. I thought i had it sorted but now im nearly just as confused as i was when i started.

All i want is a system that will help me navigate safely and reliably around Australia, we definitely need street mapping and because we are hoping to do some more adventurous stuff and don't want to get lost.

Thanks for trying to help so far guys but i am still not sure what i need to do to get my system working.


Hi Dave.
As i said when you asked originally have a look at the Hema Navigator.
for sale in the exploroz shop.

It is straight out of the box ready to go loaded with off hema road maps.
and Street turn by turn mapping.
Plug it in, stick it on the window, and read the manual carefully.

Sure there may be better systems and more complex out there.
But you need to buy something basic and learn like i did if you are having difficulty sorting through it all options.

I have a similar device to the Hema navigator it's an ASUS PDA with in built
GPS Loaded with oziexplore ce for off road and Destinator Software for street level turn buy turn .

You wont get lost with the Hema navigator combined with the use of there paper maps to refer back to. I found this very good As the paper map is the same one on the navigator.As the screen is small but you can easily relate back to the full size paper map for the big picture.



Rob